Toad in the whole

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
ounceDripping
cupFlour
1pinchSea salt
Black pepper
poundsSausages
2Eggs
7fluid ounceMilk
7fluid ounceWater

Directions

BATTER

Mix flour, salt and pepper in a bowl, make a well in the centre and drop in the eggs. Beat well, gradually incorporating the flour and adding milk and water. Whisk for 4 to 5 minutes. Put drippings in a large roasting tin and place in hot oven, Gas 8,450F, 230C. Leave for 5 minutes to get smoking hot. Pour in batter and space sausages evenly in it. Bake for 40 minutes, reducing heat to moderately hot, Gas 6, 400 F, 200C, if batter is browning too quickly.